Senior Care Reviews. For You. By You.
I’ve known something for a long time, but just admitted it to myself. Lewy Body Dementia has given me a gift that I despise. Two dads. All too often, my days are spent going from thing A to B to C. A lot gets accomplished along the way, but there is rarely a chance to […]
The day I moved Mom into Assisted Living is still with me. It’s a scratch and sniff polaroid of a memory pinned to my forehead. Unlike other memories because of how holistically vivid it is. I remember every look, sound, and smell as if it were all happening in slow motion. Too Vivid Mom’s […]
Caregiving makes me feel like a failure. I’ve always been afraid of failure. I haven’t always known that about myself, but now I do. It's been said that living through a difficult time provides perspective. For better (hopefully) or for worse, you come out on the other end seeing things a bit …
Sometimes we just need to say 'I'm sorry', so here goes. Dear Person in the Starbucks Parking Lot, It wasn’t you, it was me. And I’m sorry. You probably remember, but last Friday was a bright and sunny day that felt more like October than early January. The parking lot at our Starbucks is …
My mother is as outgoing as the day is long. Interacting with others--family, friends, strangers, or passersby--is and has always been fuel for her. It’s what gets her out of bed in the morning and it’s what keeps her going. She’s always curious, caring, and genuinely enjoys conversation--with …
This was quite the visit to Mom's senior living community. It started out as visits to Mom usually do. Walking in to her community is always positive; with lots of smiling faces. I talked with the nice lady manning the reception desk and signed in. I even found Mom talking with friends in the …
